Fantasy Lighten to Darken to Chaos World Building

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The World of Lighten to Darken to Chaos
This thread is to explain the concepts of the Lighten and Darken World. In this thread, I will explain organizations, mentionable species, Lighten and Darkens, etc.

 

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Race
Below I will list some of the most common generic races that exist within this world. The races that I list here are not limited. You are free to create a new race if you prefer. Please keep in mind that Humans make up the majority of the race on the planet.

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HumansHumans are a race of intelligent beings who are considered to be ordinary. They are considered to be the weakest out of all the races but are also considered to be a race of immense potential. They are able to become whoever and whatever they want to be depending on their desires and their dedication toward their goals and dreams. Their intellect allows them to build and create that helps them adapt to their new environment. Because they are the majority of the race, humans tend to be prideful and entitled and have a tendency to discriminate against those who do not look like them. That is why some races may fear them or hate them. It is to be noted that humans are the progenitor of all races. Ever since the Day of Revelation and humans can now obtain abilities, their bodies evolved and changed to adapt to those abilities.

Humans were the first race to gain abilities and choose to become either a Darken or a Lighten. It is harder for humans to become a Lighten than a Darken.

ElvesElves are humanoid beings that look like humans but they are distinguished characterized by their pointed ears. Some elves may even have a tail. They can come in a variety of sizes and there can be subspecies of elves as well. Elves have more of an affinity and potential to become Lighten. Though they can just as easily become a Darken as well.

Dark Elves: A subspecies of elves. These elves are characterized by their dark skin. Other than their dark skin, they are pretty much the same as an ordinary elf. A Dark Elf has more affinity for becoming a Darken than being a Lighten. Their chances of becoming a Lighten are lower than a human.

Angel A race of species that is distinguished by having feathered wings. This allows this species to fly whenever they please. They can also conceal their wings and make themselves look like a human. They have a greater affinity for becoming a Lighten more so than elves.

Demon A race of species that are monstrous/hideous in nature. They are believed to be the agent of evil. It is said that demons are the manifestation of the worst of human evil desires and deeds. They have a greater affinity for becoming a Darken. It is harder for a demon to become a Lighten almost impossible.

 

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Primordial Entities
The Primordial Entities are beings who themselves are light and darkness itself. Some believe them to be gods. Unlike the other races, Primordial Entities do not have gray areas so to speak. They are strictly Light or Dark. Because of this, many races view Primordial Entities as beings who are not of this world. These Primordial Entities can create agents to do their bidding. These agents are strictly aligned with those who are either Lighten or Darken and view the other as their sworn enemy. The Primordial entity's creation has a function or purpose that is assigned to them by the Primordial Entities They will live out their lives until their purposes have been completed.

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  Dark PrimordialThe Dark Primordial is said to be the creator and the source of all darkness. Many people believed that the seven head dragon with the seven crowns is the Dark Primordial itself. The Dark Primordial creates an instrument of destruction and only cares about destroying and ruining everything. This is the theory that is proven by the Despairs that the Dark Primordial creates to kill and destroy all living life. These are some creations of the Dark Primordial.
  
  Despairs: Vicisious dark creatures said to be created by the Dark Primordial himself. The most common objective of these vicious dark creatures is to destroy and kill everything. They come can in all different shapes and sizes. Most of them are mindless and just act on their own given purposes. They usually come from a Dark Fog that randomly appears through the world. Some Dark Fogs are small and they can at times be large enough to blanket a city. The Dark fog can block out the sunlight and make it appear dark. When it is night, Despairs can manifest and appear without the Dark Fog and can attack. Despairs are also known to feed off the negative energy of people. Fear, misplaced anger, revenge, and all evil desires fuel them and make them stronger. Despairs may align with Darkens if they seek to destroy those who align themselves with the Light Primordial but they can attack Darkens who do not align with the Dark Primordial. Right now, Earth is being attacked often by the Primordial Darken.
  
  • Ranks: Since despair is the most common threat that plagues the world, they have been assigned a rank to differentiate how strong they are. The Rank system is as follows:
    • Low Tier: Despairs are not a threat and can be killed in battle easily.
    • Upper Tier: These Despairs are strong in combat and difficult to kill. They may have killed experienced fighters in battle and are not to be underestimated.
    • Ultimate Tier: Despairs that are ridiculously strong in battle. Veterans have a hard time killing them and they are almost impossible to kill.
    • God Tier: This type of Despair has not appeared as of yet. But it is rumored that this type of Despair may have the strength of the Dark Primordial. There only has been one God Tier in history and that was the Seven-Headed Crowned Red Dragon that appeared on the Day of Revelation
  Void: A dark dimension that is assumed to be where the Dark Primordial lives or a dimension that is created by the Dark Primordial. Sometimes a void may appear in different parts of the planet where a massive scale of Despair may emerge to attack or it can bring about some kind of effect on people if the void is not closed on time. It is a never-ending attack and can only be stopped by defeating the Despair that is commanding the Void. A void can also appear to a Darken who is deemed worthy by the Dark Primordial. If they pass the Dark Primordial test, then they are able to become a Darken Lord and allow them to become the Master of the Void. By becoming the Master of the Void, the Darken Lord will be able to command the Despairs that are created from that Void.
  
  Cursed Relics: These are items that are infused with dark energy. These Cursed Relics can be found within the Void. Or they can be created by taking the body parts of Despair as material for creating an object. The user of the Cursed Relics will start the process of becoming a Darken. The more they use it, the more addicted they get to the object.
  
  
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  Light PrimordialThe Light Primordial is said to be the creator and the original source of light. No one has seen the Light Primordial but it has been hypothesized that the Light Primordial is an unseen that has no form but is everywhere. The Light Primordial seeks to create and offer hope, joy, and peace. Many people believe that the Light Primordial is on their side in the fight against the Despairs and they are more likely to align with the Light Primordial and become a Lighten. To help the people of the earth, Light Primordial has created beings to help assist the people.
  
  Mythical Spirits: These are harmless good nature spirits that are created by the Light Primordial. Each mythical beast have their own assign purpose. Some mythical spirits are meant to guide those who are lost and others are there to help get through a trial or a test in order for them to grow stronger. They can also assist a Lighten in battle fighting against a Darken by forming a covenant which is an agreement for the Mythical Spirits to assist the Lighten in their battle against the Darken. Mythical Spirit will not help Lighten who begin to walk the wrong path and will break their covenant with them if they decide to align themselves with the Dark Primordial.
  
  Sanctuary: A light dimension that is assumed to be where the Light Primordial lives or a dimension that is created by the Light Primordial. A Sanctuary can appear randomly through the world or it can appear directly to a Lighten that is chosen by the Light Primordial in order to further their strength or to give them an item or a resource to use within the Sanctuary. The resource can be any material such as plants, stones, etc that are enriched with light energy. Usually, there is a trial that the Lighten must pass in order to obtain the reward. Once completed, the sanctuary may remain open to get the resources or the reward they need or it will disappear.
  
  Holy Artifacts: These are items that can be created by the Light Primordial itself or items that can be created by using the material found in the sanctuary. Some holy artifacts can choose their wielder and can instantly make the individual a Lighten.
  
  

 

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Lightens and Darkens
Any living being can become a Lighten or a Darken. Though they are certain races that have more of an affinity for being a Lighten or a Darken. By becoming a Lighten or a Darken, that individual is given an ability that they can use to fight and assist in battle. It is also worth mentioning that a Lighten or a Darken can convert to the opposite side if they choose to. If they do so, they might lose their abilities and obtain a new one or it might change their new ability with an additional effect. Below is a further detailed explanation of Lighten and Darkens.

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  Lightens are a group of individuals who have gained abilities by aligning themselves with the Light Primordial. The process of becoming a Lighten however is difficult. Each Lighten must dedicate themselves to the Way. The Way is the surrendering of an individual's free will to the Light Primordial completely. This means letting go of all attachments and desires. By truly surrendering themselves to the Light Primordial and becoming a Lighten, will they be able to awaken as a Lighten. However, this is hard for many to do because of one's many attachments and desires to the world. Also, it is hard for many to trust an unforeseen entity. It is for this reason that becoming a Lighten is hard and solitary. And if a Lighten fails to follow the Way, then they will lose their ability. But many proponents argue that surrendering or dedicating oneself to the Light Primordial does not mean giving up everything but instead, it is gaining ultimate free will and freedom.
  
  
  • Abilities: Once awakened as a Lighten, the individual receives a unique special ability. The abilities that a Lighten attains are usually meant for self-defense and support. It is meant to protect and defend oneself. It is known that a Lighten may have up to two unique abilities.
  Enlighten: Enlightens are Lightens who truly understand what the Way is and what it really means to surrender oneself to the Light Primordial. These are individuals who can receive blessing right away from the Light Primordial allowing them to use Transfiguration.
  
  
  • Transfiguration: It allows Enlighten to transform themselves shedding their mortal bodies and becoming a Primordial Being of Light having the same bodies as that of the Mythical Spirits. Most often their appearances may change but it is also possible that their appearance may not be altered. In this state, the Enlighten will be able to perform feats with their abilities that were not otherwise possible as well as a power up to their abilities. Their physical abilities may also be augmented as well. It is also possible to gain a third ability while only in this state.
    • How to obtain it?: In order to use Transfiguration, the Enlighten must receive a 'blessing' from the Light Primordial. It is for that reason that in order to be recognized as an Enlighten, one must be able to receive a 'blessing' whenever they need it.
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  Darken are individuals who have obtained abilities by aligning themselves with the Dark Primordial. Darken are said to be those who are led by their own will and desires. They are under the illusion that they can have whatever they want in their life and that they control everything that can happen in their life. Many believe that the Dark Primordial will grant them anything they wish as long as they remain loyal. Darken can also get intoxicated by their own power and get addicted to it. This craving for their own power leads to being never satisfied which causes them to continually desire more than they already have. They are also more likely to be led by their emotions and often submit themselves to fear, anger, and hate. Unlike Lighten, it is far easier to become a Darken. Just having someone submit to their own desires is all it can take to become a Darken. It is for that reason that there are more Darkens than Lightens.
  
  
  • Abilities: Once becoming a Darken, the individual obtains unique abilities. A Darken's abilities are mostly offensive in nature and they are designed to help the user take whatever they want and to possess everything. It is known that a Darken may have up to two unique abilities.
  • Disfiguration: This power allows a Darken to become a Primordial Being of Darkness allowing them to have the same bodies as Despairs. This may result in a transformation and take on a hideous and monstrous form but it is also possible for their appearance to remain unchanged. It is regarded as the ultimate form a Darken can take. By using Disfiguration, Darken has an increase in all their stats in terms of physical abilities such as speed, strength, and durability. It also grants Darken a new ability and/or enhances an ability they currently have to be able to perform feats that were not possible normally.
    • How to obtain it?: In order to use Disfiguration, one must make a deal with the Dark Primordial by giving parts or all of their body, mind, and souls to the Dark Primordial. Once they do, they will become a Despair and will serve in accordance with the Dark Primordial as well as their own desires. The more that they give to the Dark Primordial, the stronger they become. Though it is possible for any Darken to use Disfiguration, however, if they give their whole entirety to the Dark Primordial they will become a mindless Despair and will lose all sense of their self. That is why Darken will try to make a deal with the Dark Primordial to give only parts of themselves however, the Dark Primordial may deny their request and may request for their whole being if the Dark Primordial sees that they are not strong enough.
  Darken Lord: The Darken Lords are Darkens who have been granted command over the Void by the Dark Primordial. These Darkens are able to lead and command the Despairs as well as control the Void space. Allowing it to appear wherever they choose. They do the will of the Dark Primordial as well as act in their own self-interest as well. These happen to be the strongest Darken and those who are Darken Lords are considered a sworn enemy to the Lightens and a possible threat to the world. Those who are a Darken Lord are guaranteed to have Disfiguration.
  
  
  
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  Chaos
  Chaos is a group of people who can use both Lighten and Darken abilities. Most of the time, individuals use them interchangeably switching between Lighten and Darken as using them simultaneously can possibly lead to the death of the user. It is for that reason that an individual can use up to four abilities. Two unique abilities from being a Lighten and two unique abilities from being a Darken. However, individuals who are Chaos cannot use Transfiguration or Disfiguration unless they decided to become a fully pledged Lighten or Darken. The ultimate goal of those who are Chaos is to have a perfect balance between light and darkness and to command both Light and Darkness abilities simultaneously. By doing so, many people believe that they can become the Chaos Primordial and become stronger than the Light Primordial and the Dark Primordial breaking free from their war. As of right now, none have been able to do this.
  
  

 

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Organizations
There are many organizations in the world. The ones listed below are considered to be the most important organizations.

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Testaments
This is an organization founded by the very first Lightens soon after the Day of Revelation. Members who are part of the Testaments whether they are Lighten or not side with the Light Primordial and are dedicated to the fight to wipe out the Despair and to win over the Dark Primordial. They are more of a religious group and usually follow a set of laws and rules to keep themself pure and good. They believe these laws are the Way and that by following the Way they are able to become Lighten and join the fight against the Dark Primordial and his army. The Testaments are led by a High Enlighten Priest. It is said that this High Enlighten Priest is immortal and has lived since the Day of Revelation.

The Branded
This is an organization founded by the very first Darkens. Members who are part of the Branded are those who side with the Dark Primordial. Many join the Branded as for their own selfish desire. They believe that the Dark Primordial will be able to grant them anything as long as they follow the Dark Primordial. There are multiple leaders in the group but there is no one big leader that leads them all. They side with the Despairs and take whatever they need. Because of this, they are often viewed by the world as a terrorist organization. They will almost instantaneously follow someone who has become a Darken Lord and has command over the Void.

Hunter Association
This is a global organization that has many chapters throughout the world. This organization deals with the threat of Despair that comes from the void. And to procure resources that come from the Sanctuary for the purposes of building weapons to fight against the threat of the Light Primordial and the Dark Primordial. They employ both Lighten and Darken as Hunters. Those who are not Lighten or Darken can also join as well as support or on the front lines using the weapons created from the corpses of the Despairs or the resources gathered from the Sanctuary. The main goal is to find a way to stop the war between the Light Primordial and Dark Primordial and to protect the planet from them. This organization is funded by many different governments of the world and led by a representative from each of those respective governments.

• Hunters Rank: There is a ranking system for all hunters in the Hunter Associations. The rank is as follows from weakest to strongest: C -> B -> A -> S Rank.
  • S Rank Hunters: Hunters who are S Rank are those who contributed heavily to or single-handedly defeated an Ultimate Tier Despair. They are only a few S Rank Hunters in the world.